do i really need to book my plane tickets even before i apply for a visa?

Question

we are visiting (planning) Beijing in December 2016.   The requirements say I need to present a reserved airfare ticket.  Since I am only buying online, It's either I purchase the ticket or I will not get a ticket document.  I don't want to buy tickets unless we are issued an entry permit already.  Also, what about the BIR-stamped ITR, I have to go to BIR to get my ITR copy stamped? I have one from my employer but I don't see any stamp on it.

John · Answer

Chong, when you apply for a tourist L type entry permit, the transportation arrangement is necessary if you don’t have an invitation letter. You need to book the ticket in advance and then you can apply for the entry permit. When speaking of the BIR-stamped ITR, you mean proof of your financial support? If yes, you need to get your ITR stamped, or you can just provide your bank savings account.

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Do I really need to book my plane tickets even before I apply for a visa?